Apollo 8 Mission Trivia
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What was the main source of light that illuminated the Moon's surface?

  • The Moon itself
  • Artificial lighting from the spacecraft
  • The Sun (correct)
  • Light from Earth

    • Why was the surface of the Moon so dark when it was facing away from the sun?

  • It had no reflective properties
  • It received no direct light from the sun (correct)
  • It was covered in shadows of other celestial bodies
  • It absorbed all incoming light

    • What did the astronauts see when they were flying by the half of the Moon that was facing away from the sun?

  • Nothing at all
  • A brightly illuminated surface
  • A circle of darkness blocking the stars (correct)
  • A dark, featureless expanse

    • Why could the astronauts see the Moon well when it was facing the sun?

    <p>Direct light from the sun made everything visible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What became visible to the astronauts when they were flying by the half of the Moon facing away from the sun?

    <p>A large circle of darkness</p> Signup and view all the answers

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